Good morning from the banks of Big O – this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Okeechobee fishing report for Saturday, November 8th, 2025.

We've got a real classic Florida fall morning: sunrise hit just after 6:40 a.m. and we’re looking at sunset just past 5:36 p.m. today. Right now, the air feels crisp for this part of the world, but it should warm quickly with daytime highs flirting with the upper 70s and a scattered mix of clouds and sun—a gentle breeze from the northeast sets the stage. If you’re planning to be out, remember, conditions can change fast around the lake, so keep an eye out for any passing fronts.

Tidal swings don’t impact Okeechobee the way they do on coastal systems, but water levels are holding steady thanks to recent rain and reservoir control projects, per local news updates. Water clarity remains good in most areas, though you may bump into some algae or muddy water in the south end from wind or fresh inflow.

Now, onto the bite—and folks, the Solunar chart from FishingReminder calls today a “good” fishing day, lining up well with the cool mornings and comfortable afternoons we’re seeing. The best fishing windows are happening around first light through mid-morning and then again in the late afternoon—coinciding with those classic twilight major activity periods.

Reports from this past week—bolstered by some pre-fishers getting set for next week’s Bassmaster Elite Qualifier—have seen the bass action really fire up. Anglers have been pulling in good numbers of largemouth, with occasional personal bests pushing over 6 pounds. The winning bag at a recent event was north of 33 pounds in one session, a testament to Okeechobee’s ongoing reputation as a trophy lake, as covered by Bassmaster and local guides.

Best lures right now? Two words: **lipless crankbaits**. They’re crushing it on the productive outside grass lines—think hydrilla and pepper grass edges. Gold and red rattletraps, especially in the ½ ounce range, are nabbing both numbers and size, per the fall pattern tips from The Bass Cast and recent on-the-water catches. Swim jigs with black and blue or white trailers are putting plenty in the boat as well, especially for those working the thicker mats on a brisk retrieve.

If you prefer live bait, **wild shiners** are still the king out here—big bass can’t resist 'em, and they’ll turn a slow day around quick.

Don’t sleep on the **paddle tail swimbaits** or Texas-rigged creature baits in white or June bug, especially flipped into holes in the mats. Locals are also scoring bonus fish on topwater frogs at sunrise—especially when there’s low wind and a little patchy cover.

Now, for the spots: Captain Bills Fish Camp Marina and Eagle Bay are producing steady bites, especially early, and Nubbin Slough is holding some quality fish as the water cools. If you’re pushing farther, Popash and Chancy Bay have both had flurries of action during those magic hours, especially for those targeting isolated reed patches or mixing in a little flipping on the edge of the Kissimmee River inlet.

It's worth mentioning, if you’re after a true mixed bag, bluegill and shellcrackers are showing up in numbers along the west shore bulrushes—red worms and crickets under a float are all you need for some fast panfish action.

So there you have it for today: weather looks good, the fish are eager, and the scenery is prime. Whatever you’re chasing—trophies or a fish fry—Okeechobee’s got it going right now. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for more reports and tips.

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